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Handloff Family History

Handloff Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Handlos, Harloff, Radloff, Gangloff, Handorf, Lindloff, Handlon

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Where is the Handloff family from?

You can see how Handloff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Handloff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Handloff families living in Delaware. This was about 50% of all the recorded Handloff's in USA. Delaware and 1 other state had the highest population of Handloff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Handloff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Handloff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Handloff. 100% of Handloff women worked as a Helper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    100%

What Handloff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Handloff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Handloff census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 25 immigration records available for the last name Handloff. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 28 military records available for the last name Handloff. For the veterans among your Handloff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Handloff lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Handloff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Handloff in 1962 was 51, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Handloff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Handloff ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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